The Laws of Candy / Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10)

Name: The Laws of Candy / Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10)
Author: Francis Beaumont

By Francis Beaumont

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A tragi-comic stage work set in the besieged kingdom of Candy follows a military victory over invading Venetians that produces a contested claim to glory between an aging general and his proud son. Political intrigue intensifies as a Venetian exile and local senators invoke peculiar laws—one allowing a private suit for ingratitude and another awarding civic honors for battlefield prowess—to influence succession and favor. Romantic entanglements involving an imperious princess, a devoted prince, and rival suitors further complicate allegiances. Public hearings, council debates, and tests of honour foreground questions of loyalty, ambition, and justice while the play shifts between tragic consequence and comic excess.

About the Author

Francis Beaumont

Francis Beaumont (1584-1616) was an English playwright and poet, known for his collaborations with John Fletcher. Together, they produced a significant body of work that contributed to the development of English drama in the early 17th century. Beaumont's plays often explore themes of love, power, and morality, with a blend of comedy and tragedy. One of his notable works is "Philaster; Or, Love Lies a Bleeding," which showcases his skill in crafting complex characters and intricate plots. Beaumont's influence on the theatrical landscape of his time remains evident, and his works continue to be studied and performed today.